A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 5867281 Details
Epoch: 272 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 32455064 epoch_slot_no: 314264 block_no: 5867104 slot_leader_id: 4597335 size: 10861 time: 2021-06-18 13:02:35 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8410e7c4a198d6023e941d587fa2d9a4a80c5fc55fd0816518eebf0cee8ab74eBlock Operator
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